Jodhpur
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Understand
The city of Jodhpur is the second largest in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is called the Gateway to Thar, as it is literally on the edge of the Thar desert. It is also called the Sun City as the sun shines (very bright and hot!) almost every day of the year.
The word jodhpurs (http://m-w.com/dictionary/jodhpur) owes its etymology to this city. (riding breeches, cut at the hips but tight fitting from knee to ankle, usually worn while riding horses or playing polo)
Jodhpur has a history that is rich and a present that beckons strongly to the discerning tourist. Representing this colourful city with shades of blue, forts and palaces, temples and havelis, culture and tradition, spices and fabrics, colour and texture, a booming handicrafts industry, all are worth a visit to this historic city
Get in
Jodhpur is well connected by road, rail and air to all major cities and towns. It is about 350 kms by road from Jaipur.
By plane
Connected by Air from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Udaipur; the airport is 5 km from city centre.
Alliance Air (CD), subsidiary of Indian (http://indian-airlines.nic.in) (previously Indian Airlines) operates daily flights in to Jodhpur from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Udaipur; its office is south of the city centre on Airport Road and is open daily from 10 am to 1pm and 2 pm to 4.30 pm.
Jet Airways (http://www.jetairways.com) (9W) operates daily flights from Delhi and Mumbai.
Daily flights in to Jodhpur
| Flight# | Origin | Dep Time | Destination | Arr Time | Days |
| 9W3311 | Delhi (DEL) | 1205 | Jodhpur (JDH) | 1325 | Daily |
| CD7471 | Delhi (DEL) | Jodhpur (JDH) | Daily | ||
| CD7471 | Jaipur (JAI) | Jodhpur (JDH) | Daily | ||
| 9W3407 | Mumbai (BOM) | 1025 | Jodhpur (JDH) | 1240 | Daily |
| CD7472 | Mumbai (BOM) | Jodhpur (JDH) | Daily | ||
| CD7472 | Udaipur (UDR) | Jodhpur (JDH) | Daily |
By train
Jodhpur is part of the North-Western Railway network and is well connected by direct trains from all metros and major cities in India (including Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Lucknow, Kalka, Jammu, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad)
The advance reservation office is on Station Road, between the railway station and Sojati Gate. The office is open from Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm and on Sunday until 1.45 pm.
By car
By bus
Jodhpur can be reached by RSRTC (http://www.rsrtc.gov.in) (Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation) buses and private luxury buses which operate from all major towns and cities in Rajasthan.
Get around
Means of transport include
- Tourist Cabs (Taxis) - ply on a minimum distance/hour per day basis
- Auto Rickshaws (unmetered) - negotiate beforehand you board one
- Tongas - horse driven carriages
- Mini buses - public transport is available but chaotic
The narrow lanes of the inner walled city of Jodhpur are best traversed by Autos, but can also be explored by bicycle or motorcycle/scooter.
See
The main attractions in Jodhpur are
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Umaid Bhawan Palace (partly converted to a 5 star hotel)
- Balsamand Lake (now converted to a resort)
Others include
- Kailana Lake (a main drinking water source for the city)
- Mandore Gardens
Do
Learn
Work
Buy
- Bandhej sarees and dress material
- Mojris
Eat
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Mid-range
Splurge
Contact
Stay safe
Cope
Get out
Go out and see the neighbouring tourist destinations of Osiyan, Ranakpur, Jalore, Bikaner, Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Mt Abu, Udaipur or Jaipur
The following flights are available out from Jodhpur
| Flight# | Origin | Dep Time | Destination | Arr Time | Days |
| 9W3312 | Jodhpur (JDH) | 1400 | Delhi (DEL) | 1520 | Daily |
| 9W3408 | Jodhpur (JDH) | 1400 | Mumbai (BOM) | 1555 | Daily |